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The Spookiest Images of Early Photography

The Spookiest Images of Early Photography

William H. Mumler, “Unidentified man with a long beard seated with three “spirits” (1861–1878) (photo via Getty Museum) You may believe that being spoooooky is a modern trend, only fully realized in the era of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton,…

In Praise of the Humble Print

In Praise of the Humble Print

The International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) Print Fair is back this weekend at Manhattan’s Javits Center after a two-year pandemic hiatus. From 400-year-old etchings to boundary-pushing prints that make one wonder whether it wouldn’t have been easier to just…